Summary:
In the last few months, the BBMP has given varying numbers of the potholes in the city, but attributed it to the identification of newer potholes in different localities. At present, there are 1,600 potholes in the city, as per the Palike. “Are your officers not ashamed of this action of counting potholes,” the Bench asked when it was told to the court that around 1,600 potholes are required to filled. The bench wondered why the BBMP was unable to produce measurement book of even one ward out of its 198 wards. A standing instruction has been given to all officers to ensure the roads are pothole-free at the earliest.”According to the BBMP, there are 1,600 more potholes left to be filled in the city..